Marysville, CaliforniaPublic, 2-Year

Yuba College Welding Program

An associate degree and 3 certificates, $1,128 a year in tuition and fees, with training in stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW).

What Does Yuba College Offer for Welding Students?

Yuba College in Marysville, California offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in welding. Tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $1,128 for a full-time year (in-state), the lowest of the 35 California schools we list with federal figures. The school awarded 27 welding credentials in 2024–25. Best for keeping tuition low in California.

Yuba College Welding Tuition: $1,128 a Year

Tuition and fees
$1,128
in-state, 2024–25
Out of state
$8,208
2024–25
Books and supplies
$1,080
2024–25 estimate
Welding certificates awarded
19
2024–25
Welding associate degrees
8
2024–25
Graduation rate
40%
school-wide, Fall 2021 cohort
Students enrolled
6,320
school-wide, Fall 2024

Tuition and fees are for a full-time year. Awards count welding credentials conferred. Graduation rate and enrollment cover the whole school. Source: NCES College Navigator.

Welding Degree and Certificates at Yuba College

AwardTypeLength
Welding Technologies ASAssociate
Advanced Welding Technologies CertificateCertificate
Fabrication and Manufacturing Methods CertificateCertificate
Introductory Welding Technologies CertificateCertificate

As listed on Yuba College's welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026.

From Stick Welding to Robotics: What Yuba College Teaches

Yuba pairs welding with machine shop and CNC/CAM coursework, including a Fabrication and Manufacturing Methods certificate with summer-only production welding.

  • Stick (SMAW)
  • MIG (GMAW)
  • TIG (GTAW)
  • Flux-cored (FCAW)
  • Fabrication and blueprint reading
  • Robotic and automated weldingCNC

When Yuba College Welding Classes Meet

Schedule. Several courses run in one term only, e.g. WELD 40 (Spring only), WELD 50 (Fall only), WELD 83 (Summer Only).

Where you'll Train: Marysville Campus

  • Marysville Campus2088 North Beale Road, Marysville, CA 95901

Check start dates, admission steps and the current course list on Yuba College's own site.

Visit yc.yccd.edu

What Welders Earn in California

Across California, the median welder wage is $58,060 a year, from $44,520 at the 10th percentile to $81,940 at the 90th, with 26,060 welders employed. The national median is $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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Yuba College Welding FAQ

Does Yuba College Have a Welding Program?

Yes. Yuba College offers an associate degree and 3 certificates in welding at Marysville Campus. Training covers stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), flux-cored (FCAW), fabrication and blueprint reading.

How Much Does Welding School Cost at Yuba College?

Yuba College's 2024–25 tuition and fees were $1,128 for a full-time year (in-state) and $8,208 out of state, with books and supplies estimated at $1,080. Welding students also pay for tools, gear and lab fees.

Does Yuba College Offer Night or Weekend Welding Classes?

Several courses run in one term only, e.g. WELD 40 (Spring only), WELD 50 (Fall only), WELD 83 (Summer Only).

How Much Do Welders Make in California?

The median welder wage in California is $58,060 a year, and the middle half earn between $48,480 and $70,400 (BLS, May 2025).

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Sources

  1. yc.yccd.edu: Welding program page, reviewed September 25, 2026
  2. NCES College Navigator, IPEDS unit 126119
  3. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025